Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Science
Randolph College

Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

The curriculum of the Department supports both the liberal arts and career interests of the student. Stressing current trends in biology and laboratory investigation, the curriculum for the major includes core courses in zoology, botany, physiology, and molecular biology; a wide variety of upper-level subjects; opportunities for independent study, experiential learning, and honors study in related areas; and a senior program focusing on topics in contemporary biology. Students majoring in biology may focus their major in field biology, molecular and cell biology, organismal biology, health-related biology, or choose a more general program. For the non-major, the Department offers courses, without prerequisite, in human biology as well as introductory biology.
In addition to laboratory work, the Department also supports an active program of field studies. The location of the College in the Piedmont region of Virginia permits access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, especially the Blue Ridge Parkway, to two National Forests, to the Atlantic Ocean and coastal plain, and to the Washington, D.C., area for trips to the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Institution. Local trips are made to the Blackwater Creek Natural Area and to the College's nature preserves.


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Considerations for Selecting Degree

The curriculum of the Department supports both the liberal arts and career interests of the student. Stressing current trends in biology and laboratory investigation, the curriculum for the major includes core courses in zoology, botany, physiology, and molecular biology; a wide variety of upper-level subjects; opportunities for independent study, experiential learning, and honors study in related areas; and a senior program focusing on topics in contemporary biology. Students majoring in biology may focus their major in field biology, molecular and cell biology, organismal biology, health-related biology, or choose a more general program. For the non-major, the Department offers courses, without prerequisite, in human biology as well as introductory biology.


In addition to laboratory work, the Department also supports an active program of field studies. The location of the College in the Piedmont region of Virginia permits access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, especially the Blue Ridge Parkway, to two National Forests, to the Atlantic Ocean and coastal plain, and to the Washington, D.C., area for trips to the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Institution. Local trips are made to the Blackwater Creek Natural Area and to the College’s nature preserves.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Pre-professional students and students interested in a career or graduate study in the natural science are encouraged to also take two physics courses with lab.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Randolph College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses At least two 2200- or 3300-level course with labs must be completed in residence at Randolph College
Doing More With Your Degree Experiential learning examples include: Veterinary medicine (large and small animal); respiration therapy; physical therapy; medical technology; commercial and Virginia State laboratory testing; pharmaceutical quality control; public health; family-practice clinic; neonatal and pediatric care.
Program Successes & Highlights

Majors have had a number of exceptional academic opportunities, including Summer study at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Mountain Lake Biological Station, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, Shoals Marine Laboratory, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, MIT, University of Alabama, and Mayo Clinic.

The Marnie Reed Crowell ‘60 Award in Field Biology provides funds for biology majors of promise to carry out Summer study in environmental concerns at a field station of the student’s choice.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Science in Biology
124
B.S. Degree in Biology
124
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Course(s) of level 1100
Biology Major Program
58
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must take courses in at least four different departments in their first year.
Required Courses
40
1100 Level Biology
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject:
AND
Course(s) of level 1100
BIOL1100L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIOL2201
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIOL2201L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIOL2202
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIOL2202L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIOL2203
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIOL2203L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIOL2204
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIOL2204L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CHEM1105
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CHEM1105L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CHEM1106
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CHEM1106L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CHEM2205
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CHEM2205L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CHEM2206
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CHEM2206L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MATH1149
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MATH2227
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MATH2232
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Four 3300-level Biology courses (at least two with labs):*
14
Course(s) of level 3300
Senior Program
4
BIOL4495
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Also requires a satisfactory score on the Biology Major Field Test. Taken in the Spring semester of the senior year.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Electives
36
General Education
30
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Randolph College celebrates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Our liberal arts education teaches students to reason creatively, humanistically, scientifically and quantitatively; speak and write with clarity and accuracy; cultivate habits of lifelong learning; develop cultural literacy (regarding their own culture and cultures beyond their own), and consider how to lead a meaningful life (vita abundantior). The General Education Program contributes to these goals by granting students broad exposure to several disciplinary ways of knowing as well as helping students develop core competencies that lay a firm foundation for the work they will do within and beyond the red brick wall.
Artistic Expression
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Every student should learn how humanists and artists "chronicle, record, analyze, transmit, and deepen our understanding of the human condition and experience." This requirement may be fulfilled by successfully completing 9-12 credit hours in at least 3 courses in the arts and letters division, including at least 3 to 4 credit hours in both the Artistic Expression and Human Experience cateogries.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Common Experience
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
This course, taken in the first session of the first year, is intended to expose students to a variety of different disciplinary traditions and approaches through the exploration of contemporary issues and questions in society, and to provide an intellectual experience common to all students in an entering class. Includes academic skills workshops and a selection of required out-of-class activities. Transfer students entering with 12 or more hours completed are exempt from this requirement.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Culture and Identity
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students should be able to think about differences in culture and identity. Each student should take at least one course dealing substantively with issues related to gender, race, class, or disability, or focusing on a culture other than Europe or the United States.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Human Experience
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Every student should learn how humanists and artists “chronicle, record, analyze, transmit, and deepen our understanding of the human condition and experience.” This requirement may be fulfilled by successfully completing 9-12 credit hours in at least 3 courses in the arts and letters division
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Language
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:

Every student should develop some capability in a language, ancient or modern, other than her or his own. Fulfillment of this requirement may be accomplished in one of the following ways:

  1. Successful completion of two sessions of a single foreign language not previously studied; or
  2. Successful completion of two sessions of a single foreign language at the elementary or intermediate level in a language previously studied, depending on placement; or
  3. Successful completion of a course above the intermediate level; or
  4. Exemption based on a qualifying SAT II score, an Advanced Placement score of 4 or better, an International Baccalaureate score of 5 or better, or departmental examination. International students fluent in a language other than English may request an exemption from the Office of the Provost of the College. Other students fluent in a language other than English may apply to the Board of Review for exemption.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Natural Science
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Every student should learn how scientists acquire, organize, and apply knowledge about nature based on experiments and observations. This requirement may be fulfilled by successfully completing a course in the natural sciences and its laboratory component.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Physical Education
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
A liberal arts education includes development of the mind and body. Through active participation in a wide range of physical activity options, students gain an appreciation for the benefits that come from physical activity and exercise. One hour of credit is required and completion in the first two years of study is strongly recommended.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Quantitative Reasoning
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Every student should demonstrate fundamental quantitative reasoning and application skills.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Social Science
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Every student should learn how social and behavioral scientists acquire, organize, and apply knowledge in the study of society or human behavior. This requirement may be fulfilled by successfully completing one course in the social or behavioral sciences.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Writing
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Every student should develop the ability to write English effectively, to use College library resources and research processes, and to follow appropriate conventions in academic writing. Unless granted an exemption by the Department of English on the basis of an English Composition Placement Test or earned college credit for the equivalent, each student must take WRIT 1103 (or its equivalent) during their first year. For non-native speakers only, the following sequence must be begun in the first session: WRIT 1101,1102: English Composition I and II.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Writing Intensive
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Each student must complete a course in any discipline with a Writing Intensive (WI) designation. This course may also fulfill one of the Ways of Knowing General Education requirements.
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will not guarantee completion of the general education component of the Randolph undergraduate curriculum. Courses will be evaluated individually upon transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will not guarantee completion of the general education component of the Randolph undergraduate curriculum. Courses will be evaluated individually upon transfer.
Credit for Prior Learning Not Available
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Randolph College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
42
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
90% of transfers admitted, the average GPA is 3.12.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?
  • Randolph College's total undergraduate enrollment is around 650, with 98% being full-time students.
  • Generally, 60% percent are women and 40% are men, mirroring the national average.
  • Randolph College enrolls graduate students in several programs including a Master of Arts in Teaching, M.F.A. in Creative Writing or Theatre, and a Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Leadership.
  • Randolph's students come from many states and countries and about 75% are Virginia residents.
  • The student body includes around 35% domestic non-white students.
  • Members of Randolph's first-year class are high achievers, with GPAs averaging about 3.56.
  • A remarkable 96% of Randolph's 69 full-time faculty members hold the highest possible degree in their fields.
  • Randolph offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum in small classes taught by engaged, caring professors, never graduate students. The average class size is 9, and the student: faculty ratio is 8:1.
  • Around 30 majors and over 40 minors, as well the option of an independently designed major tailored to your interests.
  • Co-curricular experiences bring real world focus to every major and require significant independent research.
  • Five pre-professional programs, including law, medicine, veterinary medicine, teacher licensure, engineering, and other health-related studies.
  • A cooperative, dual degree career program in engineering allows students to earn a degree at Randolph and a second degree from another institution (Washington University in St. Louis or the University of Virginia) in a compressed time frame.
  • Unique opportunities like the American Culture Program, the Symposium of Artists & Scholars, the Randolph Innovative Student Experience (RISE) grant program, and the Summer Research Program.
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    Where Can This Degree Transfer
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    This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

    Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
    Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in Biological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in Biological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Hollins UniversityBA in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Hollins UniversityBS in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
    Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
    Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
    Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Sweet Briar CollegeBachelor of Science in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Biology, Major in Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Biology, Major in Integrative BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Biology, Major in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Biology, Major in Organismal and Environmental BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Biology, Major in KinesiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Biology: Pre-medical BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Biology BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Biology: Teacher Preparation in Biology BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Life ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Clinical Lab ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Biology EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Radford UniversityBS in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Science in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    George Mason UniversityBiology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    George Mason UniversityBiology, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Biology - (DNIMAS) TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Biology - Pre-Professional ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Biology - Pre-Professional (DNIMAS) TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    William & MaryBiology - Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Old Dominion UniversityBiology-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of Mary WashingtonBS in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of Mary WashingtonBS in Biology: Biomed. ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of Mary WashingtonBS in Biology: Cons. BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Marymount University Biology (BA)BachelorBachelor of Art4-YearIn-Person
    Marymount University Biology (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Bridgewater CollegeBiology Major - BS (General Biology Track)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Bridgewater CollegeBiology Major - BS (Secondary Education Track)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Arts BiologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Bluefield UniversityBS in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Ferrum CollegeB.S. in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBiology, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegeBiology (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegeBiology (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of LynchburgBS in Biology - Biomedical Science EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of LynchburgBS in Biology - Education EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of LynchburgBS in Biology - Integrative EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Careers Where This Degree Applies
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    O*Net Code Name Description Parent
    19-4012.00Agricultural TechniciansWork with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    19-1029.01Bioinformatics ScientistsConduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    25-1042.00Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
    19-1029.00Biological Scientists, All OtherAll biological scientists not listed separately.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    19-4021.00Biological TechniciansAssist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    19-1029.04BiologistsResearch or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.Management Occupations
    19-4013.00Food Science TechniciansWork with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    19-4092.00Forensic Science TechniciansCollect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    19-1029.03GeneticistsResearch and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    19-1099.00Life Scientists, All OtherAll life scientists not listed separately.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    19-1029.02Molecular and Cellular BiologistsResearch and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
    19-4012.01Precision Agriculture TechniciansApply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site-specific pesticide application, yield mapping, or variable-rate irrigation. May use computers to develop or analyze maps or remote sensing images to compare physical topography with data on soils, fertilizer, pests, or weather.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
    25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
    11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
    Cost To Complete
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    This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 124 credits remaining to be completed

    Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
    Estimated Cost for the Bachelor of Science in Biology at Randolph College
    These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
    Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
    Tuition $14,720 Per Semester $117,760 $0 $117,760 Randolph College bills a per semester flat tuition for undergraduates. For part-time, degree, nonresident students, as well as fifth year undergraduate students and nontraditional undergraduate students (age 24 and over) a fee of $1094.00 per credit hour will be billed.
    Fees
    Housing and Food (formerly known as Room & Board) $6,175 Per Semester $49,400 0 $49,400 Per Semester Room & Board
    Enrollment Deposit $300 Per Semester $2,400 0 $2,400 Required only of NEW students and due May 1
    Study Abroad Fee $1,500 Per Semester $12,000 0 $12,000 Affiliated Programs per semester. Fees for these programs vary. Students interested in off-campus programs, either study abroad or domestic, should consult with the Associate Provost regarding applicable fees for each program. Please note that fees can range from $250.00 to $2500.00.
    *Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
    Tuition & Fee Notes:
    • Audit Fee Per Credit
      • $175 with prior permission of instructor, a special, part-time, non-degree, non-resident student may audit courses, with the exception of courses in art studio, music performance lessons, physical education activity courses, and science courses with required laboratory.
    • Summer Online Undergraduate Course Fee
      • Tuition for most undergraduate courses is $1,500. Lab science courses are $1,125 for the course and $750 for the lab component.
    • Summer Independent Study Per Credit Fee
      • $150
    • Experiental Learning Per Credit Fee
      • $150
    • Orientation Fee
      • $200, One time only.
    • Student Government (Activity) Fee
      • $350, One time only.
    • Technology Fee
      • $520 Annual fee for residential, commuter and online students. One time only.
    • Graduation Fee
      • All graduates (both bachelors and masters) are charged a graduation fee of $200 in the term in which they are scheduled to graduate. The fee is used to partially offset costs associated with Commencement, including the graduation robe, cap, and tassel, printing of diplomas and programs, speaker travel and accommodations, etc. One time only.
    • Student Accident Insurance
      • All full-time Randolph College students are covered by an Individual Student Accident Policy. This policy assures that if a student is injured during the academic year, there is up to a $5,000 accidental medical benefit in place. The mandatory plan is a nominal charge of $61 per semester charged to the student's tuition account. Since unforeseen illnesses and accidents do happen, Randolph College is working to facilitate a student's academic success by not having to worry about unforeseen medical bills due to lack of coverage.
    • Student Medical Costs
      • The services of the College nurse practitioner, nurses, and counselors, and the use of the Health and Counseling Center are provided to residential students without additional cost. Non-residential, full-time students are charged a mandatory, nonrefundable fee of $50 per semester for Health Center and Counseling Center services. Patients are expected to pay for medications, laboratory work and, if additional medical attention is desired, for such fees as those of the hospitals, urgent care centers, surgeons, special nurses, and/or consulting physicians.
    Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
    • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.